What the Attorney-Client Privilege Really Means to You

Attorney-client privilege is: (1) a communication; (2) made between one and an attorney; (3) in confidence; (4) for the purpose of seeking, obtaining or providing legal assistance.

The basic attorney-client privilege protects client communications with the attorney. The confidential communication covered by this privilege may be written or oral. This also covers the initial consultation a client seeks from a potential attorney. The privilege remains even if further legal assistance is not pursued.

Attorney-client privilege even extends beyond the death of a client and will only be waived under very rare circumstances.

The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.